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Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors
Sometimes referred to as liquid gold, plasma can be used to make a variety of life-saving products and medicines.
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Seven days to save a life
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia. However, platelets can only be stored for seven days, so we always need more donors.
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Latest news
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First Minister visits Edinburgh Donor Centre
The First Minister, a regular donor, donated blood at Edinburgh Donor Centre on Monday to raise awareness and encourage more blood donors to come forward. The First Minister met representatives of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS) to hear about the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign, which promotes blood donation across Scotland’s diverse communities and brings together civic, faith and health partners. Other community representatives also attended. SNBTS would like to thank everyone who participated, including SABS and all representatives who work hard to recruit blood donors from their communities in Scotland. As Scotland needs more blood donors, we’d love you to get…
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What is Kell negative blood – and why does it matter?
The Kell blood group plays a quietly crucial role in transfusion medicine.
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NEW: Same-day booking for community session appointments
From 30th June, donors will be able to book right up to one hour before their preferred appointment time.
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Extended Play: More dates added to Metallica promotion
Now including all donations made in Scotland up to and including 1 July 2026.
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